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My gut reaction is Gideon jumped at an unexpected opportunity to simply get Eva's attention -- and ended up impressed with her answer, an answer that showed talent and good business sense. When she chose among several different concepts her boss had presented, she explained the one she picked " .... would appeal to the largest demographic." In advertising, that's the best answer. Eva ended up picking what likely would have been Gideon's own first choice.

 

Eva shouldn't have even been in the meeting. It was unusual enough for a junior account executive (her boss Mark) to be making the presentation, which normally would have been done by a senior account executive at the very least. It was even more unusual for Gideon himself to be getting the presentation made to him -- it should have been given to one of the many PR people on his staff. Even Cary knew that, something he pointed out to Eva as Cary figured out the only reason Eva's boss would have met directly with Gideon Cross was because Cross had a hidden agenda -- Eva.

 

Fast forward several weeks to the main meeting on the project itself (the meeting where Gideon acted as cold as ice to Eva -- that meeting happened to take place mere hours before Gideon had everything in place to kill Nathan that evening.) Michael Waters, the CEO of Waters Field & Leaman, himself made the final presentation to Gideon, Mark by Waters' side to help.

 

So it was pure kindness (and appreciation for her working late to help him get the presentation together on such short notice) that prompted Mark to invite Eva to sit in on that very first meeting, giving her a chance to watch something like that. Gideon obviously was delighted that Eva walked in with Mark. My guess: what Gideon had originally hoped to get out of manipulating things by asking Waters Field & Leaman to have Mark Garrity meet with him on short notice was Gideon's plan to arrange for Eva to learn through the grapevine exactly who he is.

 

At that point, she still didn't know who yet he was, only that he was some guy who obviously had business reasons to be in the Crossfire. Up to that point, she'd seen him only twice in three days -- that first time in the lobby and the second time riding downstairs in the elevator one evening later. Rather than Gideon coming out and bluntly introducing himself "I'm Gideon Cross" he manipulated things so that someone in Eva's office, likely Mark himself, would point Gideon out to Eva and say -- that's him, Gideon Cross.

 

When first asked to pick one of the several concepts Mark presented at the very first meeting, she sidestepped by answering she thought they were all brilliant. Gideon threatened to clear the room in order to get her alone so she's answer honestly (without Mark plus two of Gideon's people -- good looking brunettes, by the way -- there.) Oh I'll bet Gideon wanted Eva to himself in the room. He ended up having to settle for getting her to hang back a moment at the elevators.

 

Cary saw right through the whole thing -- Eva's boss getting asked for by name to do this project and Gideon himself meeting with Mark. As soon as Eva got home that night and told Cary what had happened in the meeting, including the hottie's name was "Mr. Cross" Cary easily determined online the guy who'd been pestering Eva for days now was none other than Gideon Cross.

See...I didn't know this....So Mark shouldn't have been at the meeting? We know Eva went just b/c Mark asked her to...but ..if she hadn't gone...Gideon would've attempted another way of meeting her? I'm confused about this. I was confused as to why Cary was saying that to her also.

 

I also don't understand how Eva fell into Gideon's arms....lol...woulnd't there have been a (probably) long conference table and Gideon would've been sitting at the end...so...unless the end was by the door, how would he ahve had time to stand and get to the door when she entered? I don't know...I just don't get how she fell into him..Not that I didn't enjoy reading about it!

Black Eye Peas:

 

"I Got A Feeling That Tonight's Gonna Be A Good Night"

 

I can see Eva dancing to this when she is at the club with her girlfriends and phones Gideon from the club....

 

 

Just thought this song would be a good one for Gideon and Eva

Sex on Fire" Kings of Leon

 

 

How about "Unbreak my heart" by Toni Braxton, after Gideon pulled away from Eva . Love this song

Yes to all of these!  I wonder which songs will be used when the series gets made in to a TV series! So excited for that!

 

Everytime I heard Maroon 5's Daylight or One More Night....I think of them too..

Oh wow! Look at what I missed being at Disney all week! Lol...So many new threads and Sylvia popping in ! It's going to take a while for me to catch up!

 

So happy to hear Victor will be back! He's going to be sooooo mad!!

 

I have never been so attached/invested/addicted to a book before, and I like to read.  This is the first time i've ever joined a 'book group' or been obsessed w/ postings about a book. So much fun!These characters are so great. I really can't wait to read more about them and their journey.

 

Oh! I had a thought...I don't remember what chapter or even which book..but I thought it was funny that Mark told Eva that she was "Golden"...only to see later on that Brett wrote a song about her w/ the same name...lol..

No, I'm trying to present facts as we know them, without coloring it with my opinion. Because it doesn't matter what *I* would do, only what Gideon does and thinks and feels.

 

Eva is unbearably precious to Gideon. She says he's lightning in the darkness, the most beautiful and dangerous part of a storm. For him, she's the candle in the window, the bright light that brings him out of the cold and into a place where he can let down his guard and find shelter. Due to the actions of his parents, Gideon has felt unloved and unloveable his whole life, until the day he followed a gorgeous blonde into the Crossfire and she saw right through him.

 

I'm sure Gideon can't imagine a life without Eva in it. That the thought of losing her and what she brings to his existence must be impossible for him to bear. I can feel his panic when she pulls away even a little bit, it's very close to terror. Without that light in the window, he'd be out in the cold storm alone once again.

 

 

I think the question, "What would you do for the person you love?" can't encompass the things Gideon does for Eva, because he doesn't simply love her. She's the reason he breathes and gets through his day and looks forward to the future when he never did before. If I felt that way about someone, what would I do to keep them safe from a proven threat? I know what I'd do for my children is limitless.

Wow....just wow...  I want to cry..

How awesome you popped in to help us understand some things! Thank you! So excited for this book

Hi Mrs.CrossXxXxX,

I was thinking about what you said about Cary video taping Christopher Jr. and Magdalene having sex in the garden and I have to say that I was a little creeped out.  Is it just me or did anyone else find that act a little creepy?   Here is a guy who yes was trying to protect his friend Eva from those two individuals, but how would he justify sitting in the bushes and watching, video taping and listening to two people having sex?  I am conflicted by his determination to protect his friend, but that act doesn't cast Cary in a good light. 

 

I went back and read the passage again, and I was left with the impression that Cary stuck around for the "entire show".  How would Cary justify that?  How does everyone else feels about Cary video taping Magdalene and Christopher Jr?  What does everyone think?

Hi Gigi,

I think he was in the bushes b/c he was with a 'familiar pop princess'. When Eva and Gideon were looking for him when they re-entered the party, she saw him come out of the maze-I think?- w/ the pop star on his arm. So maybe he was messing around w/ her in there, and saw them, couldn't move, heard what they were talking about and decided to record it. He prob just wanted to catch what they were saying, but got a lot more!

Hey all...quick question;

 

Has anyone read any other book by Sylvia Day? Crossfire books are the only ones I've read. Any recs?

Thanks

A police cruiser/badge maybe? Uniform? ... Mustache and Ray-Bans? lol...j/k 

 

Btw...I def think the snapshot is of the club.

Hmm still sneaking around in Chapter 9 ...I wonder if Brett is still in the picture... I don't see resolution of this till the very end and now in the next chapters I expect Victor to rear his not so ugly head because I would think there is no way he can let rest the fact that his beloved baby girl was questioned in a murder investigation...too much coincidence. What do you all think?

Yes....what's going to happen w/ Victor! I hope he reappears in this book...I liked him.   Maybe there'll be a 'Victor' snapshot soon? lol....He's def going to need answers....I hope Gideon asks him for Eva's hand! lol...I've said this before, but I hope he does...i think it'll be so sweet

I don't know....I really think Gideon did it. All the snippets/synopsis lean that way.  I also think that Nathan would have opened his door for Gideon. Graves said he was found just inside the door. If Gideon had 'agreed' to pay Nathan, then he would have been expecting him...so, why wouldn't he open his door to him? Even if he beat him up one time before, this time Nathan thought he was getting what he wanted, the money.

Idk..just my thoughts.   Time to see today's snapshot!

Yes!! I totally agree!!

Maroon 5, Daylight. When Gideon sneaks into Eva's flat after she sent him THAT e-mail during the start of their breakup. The words are so apt for that scene.

 

I love all the other postings too! So funny how a song could make you think of these two BOOK characters....lol...

Maybe we'll see some of them when the series is made for tv! lol.

I don't think this is about pregnancy...You're not supposed to be taking meds when you're pregnant. Plus Sylvia had said they weren't ready for babies yet.

 

Looks more like cold medicine, cough drops maybe. So, who could be sick? Eva or Cary maybe?  We know Gideon's apartment is dark and warm, w/ Eva's being more modern.

Maybe hangover...antacids? lol.

I also don't think it's about Cary's drug use. I could be wrong tho. Only June 4th will tell us!

 

Fun fun game here!

 

I just saw on Twitter that she'll be releasing the first chapter May 7th!   Maybe some more snippets until then?

Whooohooo! The whole first chapter next month??!  

 

 

 

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   will there be a new snippet soon? (like now ;-) can't wait for the 4th of june!

   — bookfan (@boookfan) April 13, 2013 " title="11:49 AM - 13 Apr 13">3h
2. @SylDay will there be a new snippet soon? (like now ;-) can't wait for the 4th of june!
3. Sylvia Day ~ Authorâ€@SylDay

   Possibly. Definitely first chapter coming on May 7th. :)

   — Sylvia Day • Author (@SylDay)

   Possibly. Definitely first chapter coming on May 7th. :)

   — Sylvia Day • Author (@SylDay) April 13, 2013 ">April 13, 2013 " title="11:53 AM - 13 Apr 13">2h

https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSylviaDay/posts/10151389314173457

 

Oh boy...what has Sylvia got planned now??

I'm hoping we learn a lot about Gideon in this book.

 

 

I hope so too. Lots of answers are needed.  But really, let them just be together! Having fun...enjoying each other

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How cool is this? lol...

Ummm..there are some yummy pics on this page

Just saw this on her FB page. Idk if it'll come up, but she was chatting w/ fan about Crossfire becoming a TV series! Just like Kristen posted.

 

https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSylviaDay/posts/128613373995451

 

 

If this does happen, it probably won't be for a very long time, no? <<Sigh>>

https://twitter.com/sylday/status/322133146248302592

Ohhh! I hope it's HBO!   I was looking around on Pintrest last night and a lot of people like Amber Heard for Eva, I have to agree. She is so beautiful. Also Henry Cavill as Gideon. He was good on The Tudors that was on Showtime i believe.

I hope that Brett doesn't annouce Eva in the crowd. No; 'This song is for Eva Tramelll, who's here today"..... i don't think she'd like that...lol. Maybe just a sentimental mention w/o saying her full name?

 

I think that Eva and Gideon do meet nup at Eva's still...remember that one snippet where they're dancing around her apartment after loading the  dishwasher? But I do believe they go to hotels too....

2 weeks is such a short span for this book! It's going to be intense...I wonder how the luggage tags will play in

 

 

Maybe this is Eva drinking by herself at home

Great songs! They def remind me of them.

 

I just heard this one! I think it's perfect too

 

 

Ellie Goulding ft. Calvin Harris - I Need Your Love 

I need your love
I need your time
When everything's wrong
You make it right
I feel so high
I come alive
I need to be free with you tonight
I need your love
 

Because of what Gideon said to his mom at the garden about Cary being Eva's friend, makes me think that maybe Christopher Sr. was his dad's friend and she had something going on with him. That could explain the quick marriage and all. They might have already been involved.

Ooohh....good thought! I wondered about that comment too...

I'm thinking ex- Mrs Barker might be the twist to this murder. Although Gideon is the obvious candidate, when Monica saw Nathan outside Crossfire the day she had lunch with Eva and Megumi, her mothering instincts kicked in, where she would do anything to keep her daughter safe.

 

I'm still confused about this...They were walking back to the Crossfire building, only Monica saw Nathan standing there, until Clancy got out of his car (reallly tho, how can someone drive that slowly to follow in NYC? lol)...Then they got in the car and when Clancy pulled up to the building, Nathan was gone? Still doesn't make sense to me.

Monica def called Gideon after that. Or maybe Clancy and Angus have each others numbers....lol

 

Speaking of numbers! What if in EWY...Gideon and Eva  have disposable cell phones so they can chat w/o being tracked!? lol...

Jeezz...what's the countdown??

I think I remember Sylvia saying somewhere that the UK/international covers were of Eva's things, and the US covers were of Gideons things.

I like how the covers aren't embarassing though...lol..Even though i've been reading them on my iPad...

She had also mentioned turning the books into a movie. I hope it'll be for HBO or something like that.

1. Holly S Reidâ€@HollyReid1018h
2. @SylDay Absolutely love your books! I've heard there'll be more than 3 Crossfires! If so, have you started to right the next one? #BIGFAN
3.  

Eva's apartment is modern style, and her bathroom is set up with separate shower and tub. Another possibility is this is a tub in a hotel room.

 

Snapshot #5, which came out Tuesday, showed a neat pile of white terrycloth towels, and some of the speculation here was they were meeting in a hotel. This might fit in with the luggage tags on the bookcover.

I agree LN!  Meeting in a hotel....we can't forget about the luggage tags! I just hope it isn't a crazy cliffhanger at the end. I know the other two books finished w/o crazy cliffhangers....but still.

SD did mention that she hasn't started writing the 4th b/c she's been writing the Afterburn/shock books Do we believe this or is she just trying to keep us off her back? lol...

I also agree that if that's the case, it may be released around Christmas time...after the other two books are released. I would perfer it's release in between the two though...lol..between Aug/Nov.  We've already been watitng so long for this one! <<Sighhhh>>